Accipitridae

Pronunciation: /ækˌsɪpɪˈtraɪdi/

Definitions of accipitridae

noun a taxonomic family of diurnal birds of prey that includes hawks, eagles, kites, harriers, and Old World vultures

Example Sentences

A1 Accipitridae are a family of birds of prey.

A2 The Accipitridae family includes eagles, hawks, and kites.

B1 Accipitridae are known for their keen eyesight and powerful talons.

B2 The Accipitridae family plays a crucial role in maintaining the ecosystem by controlling populations of small mammals and birds.

C1 Ornithologists study the behavior and migration patterns of Accipitridae to better understand their ecological impact.

C2 Accipitridae are admired for their hunting prowess and aerial acrobatics.

Examples of accipitridae in a Sentence

formal The Accipitridae family includes eagles, hawks, kites, and harriers.

informal I saw a cool Accipitridae bird soaring in the sky today.

slang That Accipitridae chick is a total badass.

figurative The Accipitridae of the business world are always on the lookout for new opportunities.

Grammatical Forms of accipitridae

• plural: accipitridaes
• comparative: more accipitridae
• superlative: most accipitridae
• present tense: accipitridae
• future tense: will accipitridae
• perfect tense: has accipitridaed
• continuous tense: is accipitridaeing
• singular: accipitridae
• positive degree: accipitridae
• infinitive: to accipitridae
• gerund: accipitridaeing
• participle: accipitridaed

Origin and Evolution of accipitridae

First Known Use: 1758 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'accipitridae' originates from Latin.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a family of birds of prey that includes hawks, eagles, and kites. Over time, the term has been adopted in scientific classification to specifically refer to the family Accipitridae within the order Accipitriformes.